Metric Tutorials - Autodesk

15 Close the Element Properties dialog.
16 Click File menu ➤ Close.
You can save the open file if desired. In the next tutorial, Creating a Structural Model on page
127, a new training file is supplied.
Linking a Revit Architecture File
In this exercise, you learn how to link to a 3-dimensional (3D) drawing created in Revit Architecture for use
as a background. You also learn how to use the Copy/Monitor feature to provide project coordination
between architects and structural engineers. You can copy grids, levels, columns, walls, and floors from the
original design and monitor any changes made to those elements.
Open a new project
1 Click File menu ➤ New ➤ Project.
2 In the New Project dialog, select a template file, select Project under Create New, and click OK.
Notice that Level 2 is bold. This is the active view that displays in the drawing area.
Link a Revit Architecture file
3 Click File menu ➤ Import/Link ➤ Revit.
4 In the left pane of the Import/Link dialog, click Training Files, and open
Metric\m_STR_CSM_Revit.rvt.
5 In the Add Link dialog, for Positioning, select Auto - Origin to Origin.
6 Click Open.
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